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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,177.20, 575,701.06 and 235,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,177.20, 575,701.06 and 235,924.72 is: 325,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,177.20 : 575,701.06 = 235,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,177.20/575,701.06 = 235,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,177.20x = 575,701.06 × 235,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,177.20x = 135,822,111,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,822,111,384.20/417,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,574.15

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